Kitchen Safety

We all use the kitchen every day. It is where most families spend a lot of their family time because we are always on the go. Many people spend their time in the kitchen when they are home, so it tends to be a place where thing gather and can become cluttered easily.

Safety Tips
Here are a few easy things to look out for to keep you and your family safe from fire in the kitchen.

Never leave cooking unattended

Set a timer to remind yourself to turn off burners and the oven

Keep stove and oven free of grease

Avoid clutter around cooking areas

Use potholders to handle hot food

Avoid the use of loose fitting clothes

Never put foil of other metals in a microwave oven.

Do not cook if you have recently taken medication that causes drowsiness.

If food catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pot and turn off the burner. Leave lid and pot in place until it cools.